IDENTICAL
Born May 22, in Inkster MI, identical twins Santoine and Antoine Jackson have been musically inclined since birth. In 1991, the two decided it was time to share their story of struggle and street life through rap. Inspired by God, friends and fellow rappers Esham and The Dayton Family, it was then the duo became Hostile. The name reflects their "way of hitting the beat with such hostility."
Hostile's initial flavor mimicked that of Esham, Ice Cube and Eazy-E and used lyrics typical of the Geto Boys members as a basis for their life style. On a course for imminent disaster, the twins became engulfed in the street life which they so passionately rapped. However, upon the incarceration of a close friend in 1996 and the untimely death of another in 1999, Hostile reevaluated their lives and decided it was time for a change. However in 2003, the group suffered a major set back due to the incarceration of one of its members. During these unpleasant times, the brothers came to realize how important music was to them. Shortly after the jailed twin's release the two decided it was time for a change, and their record company Neighborhood Music was born.
Since then, Hostile has become IDENTICAL and has been unstoppable ever since. IDENTICAL has been making a name for themselves in the music industry by appearing on such albums as the award winning compilation Ink towns Illest Chapter 2 (Hostile Assassins) (www.detroitrap.com), and the highly anticipated 100% hood mix tape. The duo's much anticipated debut album Stash Fada Drought, which was released in 2001, has already sold a reasonable amount of units and continues to be sought after by many. Their project Welcome ta Inksta', was released in mid 2005 and is currently on sale at www.cdbaby.com/identical.
After the release of their latest album IDENTICAL has been gaining press and notoriety like no other group in Inkster MI history by being featured on the cover of Tracks and Bars Magazine first issue (Jan 2006), a spot in the "Mouth Full of Game" DVD, Reviewed in the internationally known RAGO magazine "over all this is one of the hardest albums I've heard this year", Featured on the www.Southwest-connection.com compilation "Volume 3" (3800 downloads) and being featured on various websites (www.gangstasparty.com, www.mixtapedetroit.com, www.rapweekly.com, www.musicablack.com and etc). In April 2006 IDENTICAL was featured on both commercial radio stations in Detroit (fm 98 WJLB) "What's next on the menu" with DJ DDT and T.J. and (Hot 102.7 Detroit) "D-Heat" with the Hot Boyz Sean Anthony and Keith Jones. 2006 seemed to be a promising year for IDENTICAL, in June they where nominated for group of the year 2005 (www.detroithiphop.com). IDENTICAL'S song "Money Makin' MI'" was also featured on the "Get Dat Paper vol.1" mix tape which was released by Dj Mesta (Italy), who is a member of the bumsquad dj's. The song "Money Makin' MI" has also gained radio play in such markets as Long Beach, CA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, and international markets such as Tokyo Japan, Windsor Canada, Sydney Australia and varies internet radio stations. With an up coming scheduled release FINANCIAL SITUATIONS the EP. Equipped with an innovative sound, a unique flavor and a few hit records, IDENTICAL is making their mark and taking their rightful place in the music industry among the stars.